02-02-88 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
February 2, 1988
• Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota was held at 7800 Golden
Valley Road in said City on February 2, 1988 at 6:30 PM.
The following members were present: Anderson, Bakken (arrived 6:42 P11),
Stockman and Thompson; and the following was absent: Johnson. Also present
were: William Joynes, City Manager; Lowell Odland, Director of Public Works;
Robert Skare, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Deputy City Clerk.
Approval of City Council Minutes - January 19, 1988
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the Regular Council meeting of January 19, 1988 as submitted.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of February 2, 1988 as amended:
Addition of Mayor and Council Items: Discussion of Public Hearing - I-394
Moratorium and Review of Civic Center Block Plaster Plan by the Building Board
of Review.
Approval of Consent Agenda
• MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*).
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
Notice of Claim - Jack Elmquist Law Offices
William Joynes reviewed the claim and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to direct
staff to prepare a written response to the letter from Jack Elmquist.
*Charitable Gambling Exemption - Courage Center Auxiliary
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the Charitable Gambling Exemption for the Courage Center Auxiliary.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
Planning Commission - January 11 and January 25, 1988
Board of Zoning Appeals - January 12, 1988
Black History Month Committee - January 24, 1988
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission December 17, 1987
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Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 2, 1988
Public Hearing - RSL 171 (Residential Street Lighting) - Western Terrace
• Lowell Odland presented the project.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Ruth Ackerman, 7945 Western Avenue, She is opposed to the project and asked how
she was included in the district.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 171
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Bakken and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Anderson, Bakken, Stockman and Thompson; and the following voted
against the same: none; and the following was absent: Johnson, whereupon said
resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her
signature attested by the Deputy City Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
*Letter from Richard Kaitz, Palm Beach Beauty Products, Regarding Proposed
Moratorium
• MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Richard Kaitz, dated January 14, 1988, regarding the
proposed moratorium on Highway 12/I-394 corridor.
Letter from Clean Up Project Regarding Pornograp�Z on Cable TV
William Joynes introduced the agenda item and reviewed a letter prepared by
Adrian Herbst, Herbst & Thue Ltd., regarding the Northwest Suburbs Cable
Commission's authority to regulate the programming provided by the cable company.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to refer
the letter written by Robert Heinrich, Clean Up Project, dated January 25, 1988,
to the Northwest Suburbs Cable Commission for their consideration and comment.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Adrian Herbst, dated February 2, 1988, regarding the
Cable Commission's authority to regulate the programming provided by the cable
company.
*Preliminary December, 1987 General Fund Budget
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the Preliminary December, 1987 General Fund Budget.
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Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 2, 1988
Authorization to Hire Engineering Consultant for Civic Center Remodeling
William Joynes reviewed the plans for the remodeling of the Civic Center and
- answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Playor and Manager sign a contract with TKDA for engineering services for the
civic center remodeling for an amount not to exceed $60,000.00.
Authorization to Hire Engineering Consultant for Sanitary Sewer Capacity Study
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and notion carried unanimously that the
Council approve the study and authorize the Mayor and Manager to sign an agreement
with Short -Elliot -Hendrickson (SEH) to study the sanitary sewer system to the
Golden Valley Lutheran College site and the northeast corner of T.H. 100 and
T.H. 55 for $11,600.
*Reset Employee Plileage Reimbursement Rate
Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION SETTING THE EMPLOYEE MILEAGE
REIMBURSEMENT RATE AT 221/2¢ PER MILE
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Stockman and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Anderson, Stockman and Thompson; and the following voted against the
same: none, and the following was absent: Bakken and Johnson; whereupon said
resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her
signature attested by the Deputy City Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
*Authorization to Hire Consultant for Water Tower Inspection
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and Manager to sign the agreement with AEC -Engineers and Designers to
inspect the water tower for a cost of $1,500.00.
*Quotes - Purchase of Greens Aerator
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to purchase
a ridding style greens aerator from the only bidder, R. L. Goulds for $7,995.00.
The quotes were as follows:
R. L. Goulds MTI Distributing
Walking Style: $6,345 (8,000 Sq. ft./hr.) $8,995 (13,000 sq. ft./hr.)
Ridding Style: $7,995 (28,000 sq. ft./hr.) no bid
Announcements of Meetings
A Legislative Breakfast will be held on February 20, 1988 at 8:00 All in
• Constitutional Hall in the Brooklyn Center Civic Center.
Regular fleeting of the City Council
February 2, 1988
Set Date for Board/Commission Applicant Interviews
• The Council will interview Board and Commission applicants on Tuesday, February
9, 1988 beginning at 6:30 PH in the Mayor/Council Office and City Manager's
Conference Room.
Mayor's Communications
No action taken.
Miscellaneous Items - Hennepin County LRT, Property Tax Reform, Snow Removal/
Parking Regulations
Hennepin County LRT - Mayor Anderson updated the Council on the proposed LRT
routes and stations.
Property Tax Reform - Council Member Bakken updated the Council on the property
tax reform plans.
Snow Removal/Parking Regulations - Dean tlooney, Director of Public Safety, reviewed
the call -out procedures for snowplows and sanding trees and snow emergency
parking violations.
Discussion of Public Hearing - I-394 floratorium
The Council discussed the public hearing process for the I-394 Moratorium.
Council Member Stockman will be out of town for the February 16 meeting. All
. zoning amendments require 4/5 vote of the Council. Staff is recommending the
Council consider continuing the public hearing until Council Member Stockman can
be at the meeting.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously that
staff advise the appropriate parties that the Council will consider continuing
the public hearing to March 1 because one Council Member will be absent.
Review of Civic Center Block Master Plan by the Building Board of Review
William Joynes recommended that the Building Board of Review review the preliminary
plans and make their comments to Lloyd Becker, Director of Zoning and Inspections.
1IOVED by Thompson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to accept
the staff recommendation.
Adjournment
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 8:02 P11.
Mary E. A erson, Mayor
• ATTEST:
*JUal y, Deputy Cly Clerk